Question

What are multipurpose trees? Give the botanical and local names of any two multipurposes trees known to you and list their uses.

Answer 1

Hint: A tree is a perennial plant with an extended stem, or trunk, that supports branches and leaves in most species, according to botany. In certain cases, a tree's definition may be limited, encompassing simply woody plants with secondary growth, trees that can be used as timber, or plants that are taller than a certain height. Trees have an important function in erosion control and climate regulation. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in their tissues in huge amounts. Many animal and plant species rely on trees and forests for their survival.

Complete answer:
Multipurpose trees, also known as multifunctional trees, are trees that are planted and managed for multiple purposes. They may provide food in the form of fruit, nuts, or leaves that can be eaten as a vegetable, as well as firewood, nitrogen to the soil, or any other combination of numerous outputs. When a multipurpose tree is planted, it can serve a variety of purposes and functions at the same time. They can be used as a windbreak as well as a source of food for the owner. They can be used as fence posts in a living fence as well as the owner's primary supply of firewood. They can be intercropped into existing fields to provide nitrogen to the soil while also serving as a source of both food and firewood.
Neem (Azadirachta indica) has a few uses, including insect repellent, antibiotics, soil nitrogen addition, windbreaks, biomass production for mulch, and fuel.
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is utilised for food, filtered water (coconut juice), roof thatching, firewood, and shade

Note:
Trees that are grown for multiple purposes or benefits are known as multipurpose trees. They can give food in the form of fruit, seeds, or roots, as well as firewood, medications, and fibres, among other things. A multipurpose tree must be able to adapt to the climate, soil, topography, as well as the plant and animal life in the area. Moringa oleifera and Gliricidia sepium are two more multipurpose trees that are frequently used for fences in Central America, supply firewood, and fix atmospheric \[N2\]. The leaves of Moringa oleifera are edible and are extensively utilised for animal feed and shade.